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Knights of Labor
A national labor organization in the U.S or American labor federation active in the late 19th century. It operated the U.S and Canada. -
AFL
A national federation of labor unions in the U.S. The AFL stands for American Federation of Labor. -
Pullman Strike
This was a railroad strike and boycott that disrupted rail traffic in the Midwest. The federal governments response was to unrest first mark. -
Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Happened in Greenwich village in New York and known as the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of the city. It took a half an hour for the fire to be put out. -
Textile Workers Strike of 1934
This was the largest strike in the labor history of the U.S. The strike involved 400,000 workers -
The Wagner Act
A new deal reform passed by President Franklin. It prevented employers to interfere with workers. -
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1935
Was when the first minimum wage was established. Helped to limit hours and up the pay. -
Fair Labor Standards act of 1938
This law created the right to a minimum wage and time and a half overpay. It also has record keeping of child labor. -
Taft Hartley
Labor Management relations act that restricts the activitys and power of labor unions. Enacted by the 80th U.S congress over a veto of the president. -
Steel Strike of 1959
166 day labor union strike by members of the United Steelworkers of America. This act helped to organize the U.S steel industry.
